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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.42, 44,371.87 and 18,733.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.42, 44,371.87 and 18,733.88 is: 25,852.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.42 : 44,371.87 = 18,733.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.42/44,371.87 = 18,733.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.42x = 44,371.87 × 18,733.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.42x = 831,257,352.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,257,352.05/32,153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,852.84

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